Lyft adds new safety feature for women and nonbinary drivers, riders

The goal of the new service is twofold, Lyft says: It’s meant to both increase safety and encourage more women and nonbinary people to drive for Lyft.

Gateway Tunnel Project gears up for Hudson River transformation

On Monday, the Gateway Development Commission unanimously approved contracts for two critical phases of the project. 

Weather creates weekend of delays, despair for New York airline passengers

The FAA ordered ground stops along the northeast corridor, causing delays at every single airport from Washington DC all the way up to Boston, due to weather.

Southbound lanes of I-87 closing Saturday for overpass repair

All southbound lanes of I-87 from exit 12 in West Nyack to Exit 9 in Tarrytown will be closed for most of Saturday.

Derailed LIRR work train disrupting evening commute

Westbound service on the Long Island Railroad is seeing significant disruption, with one train per hour servicing several branches for the evening commute.

Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation

Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.

Train carrying coal derails in Colorado; no injuries reported

In Colorado, a train carrying coal derailed on Wednesday morning, prompting a response from local authorities. Preliminary information suggests that at least 10 cars were involved in the incident.

NYC plans use of smart curbs to change how streets are used

"One thing we want everyone to understand is that our streets, or public spaces, don’t only belong to the people that have a vehicle," Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez told FOX 5 NY.

LIRR service changes go into effect Tuesday: What to know

The MTA has implemented a slew of service changes that will increase LIRR service to Penn Station, and add more direct service to Brooklyn.

NYC and Staten Island Ferry workers announce first deal in 13 years

Roughly 95 percent of members of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (MEBA), which represents roughly 150 Staten Island ferry workers, voted for the deal, the first since 2010.

Disabled advocates fight Lyft's discrimination with federal lawsuit

Dozens rallied today outside the federal courthouse in White Plains to support the lawsuit which aims to remove a blocker that prevents disabled riders from ordering a wheelchair-accessible Lyft ride across the U-S.

Corendon Airlines introduces 'child-free zones' on its flights

European carrier Corendon Airlines has announced they are launching a ‘child-free zone’ on its route between Amsterdam and Curaçao.

Street repairs underway following Times Square water main break

The rushing water was only a few inches deep on the street, but videos posted to social media showed the flood cascading into the Times Square subway station, down stairwells and through ventilation grates.

Flight attendants push for legislation against passenger violence

Tuesday at Newark Liberty International, flight attendants, and union reps held a day of action calling for stronger federal policies to protect airline workers from violent customer behavior.